why are pacesetter headers cheep

oonegtstang · November 21st, 2009, 12:31 AM

im all for buying the best parts but ive heard good tings about pace setter, yet thier headers are only 250, next cheapest are bbk for 450.

-help?

dansgt · November 21st, 2009, 12:39 AM

they are shit. they make the stuff from low grade metal, i have never heard a single good thing about them.

mrbigjeep · November 21st, 2009, 01:10 AM

pypes are under 400 shipped and made of stainless steel...could give those a try

quiksilver225 · November 21st, 2009, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by oonegtstang

im all for buying the best parts but ive heard good tings about pace setter, yet thier headers are only 250, next cheapest are bbk for 450.

-help?

would you use a Durex condom to save a dollar???

exactly...

Imran · November 21st, 2009, 03:17 AM

Fbody community loves them.

brianm · November 21st, 2009, 03:29 AM

seriously man you get what you pay for. I put a set of headers on my old 03

and trust me you don't need anything working against you like fitament issues.

jivepepper · November 21st, 2009, 03:39 AM

Macs are another alternative. I bought a used set for $75 4 years ago. They are starting to look pretty rough but still work well.

ForestGRN_Ghost · November 21st, 2009, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by brianm

seriously man you get what you pay for. I put a set of headers on my old 03 and trust me you don't need anything working against you like fitament issues.

that might be right there. if there is fitment issues with long tubes the only thing your going to think is "f my life"

Boostang · November 21st, 2009, 10:34 AM

you get what u pay for..

Oakley · November 21st, 2009, 11:06 AM

i cant remember if they are pace setter or hookers but i have one of those on my truck they turned to rust after a few months

Boostang · November 21st, 2009, 11:07 AM

I Doubt Its Hookers.. They Are Expensive And A Good Quality Piece..
Might Be Pacesetters

B0B · November 21st, 2009, 11:20 AM

you will be much better off getting some ceramic coated headers. they will last much much longer and they look better. its worth it in the long run

Mustang46 · November 21st, 2009, 12:30 PM

I had an H-pipe and never could get them to fit. They sheared off the little weld nibs that held the flang back. I had to fight this thing the entire time I had it.

pyschopath76 · November 21st, 2009, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by B0B

you will be much better off getting some ceramic coated headers. they will last much much longer and they look better. its worth it in the long run

+1million. you def get what you pay for when it comes to headers. i shelled out like 800 bucks but i had no fitment issues or threw no CEL's.

oonegtstang · November 21st, 2009, 11:52 PM

thanks for the insight guys. im gonna get the bbk ceramic coated ones.

mrbigjeep · November 22nd, 2009, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by quiksilver225

would you use a Durex condom to save a dollar???

exactly...

lol worst comparison you could've used!

i already HAVE!

^^^ i have the bbk ceramic as well and should be on eventually

brianm · November 22nd, 2009, 03:12 AM

Originally Posted by ForestGRN_Ghost

that might be right there. if there is fitment issues with long tubes the only thing your going to think is "f my life"

I remember looking up from under my car thinking they must have gave me the wrong part, theres no way this is going in there

oonegtstang · November 22nd, 2009, 12:19 PM

hahah sucks.. and yo should i lift my engine out of the engine bay or drop the K member from under the car to get the headers in

oonegtstang · November 22nd, 2009, 12:27 PM

jakashh whats ur 1/4?

ReverendDexter · November 22nd, 2009, 12:32 PM

What I've heard about pacesetters is that you need to sandblast the factory coating off and re-coat them, then they're great. The factory coatings supposedly don't last, flake off, and then the header rusts out.

November 21st, 2009, 12:31 AM	#1
oonegtstang Enthusiast 2003 mustang GT never tried Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: jersey Posts: 747 iTrader: 5 reviews	why are pacesetter headers cheep im all for buying the best parts but ive heard good tings about pace setter, yet thier headers are only 250, next cheapest are bbk for 450. -help?

November 21st, 2009, 12:39 AM	#2
dansgt Hardcore Enthusiast 03 gt, 95 740i, 96 disco Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mo Posts: 1,298 iTrader: 2 reviews	they are shit. they make the stuff from low grade metal, i have never heard a single good thing about them. __________________

November 21st, 2009, 01:10 AM	#3
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	pypes are under 400 shipped and made of stainless steel...could give those a try __________________ cams + 150 shot

November 21st, 2009, 03:17 AM	#5
Imran :) 01 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,795 iTrader: 1 reviews	Fbody community loves them. __________________

November 21st, 2009, 03:29 AM	#6
brianm Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 ram 1500 hemi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sylvan lake, alberta Posts: 1,336 iTrader: 0 reviews	seriously man you get what you pay for. I put a set of headers on my old 03 and trust me you don't need anything working against you like fitament issues. __________________ vmp500 hp. jba lts. powerhouse d/s Sold

November 21st, 2009, 03:39 AM	#7
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	Macs are another alternative. I bought a used set for $75 4 years ago. They are starting to look pretty rough but still work well. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

November 21st, 2009, 10:34 AM	#9
Boostang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT 11.01@128.32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seale, Alabama Posts: 1,747 iTrader: 0 reviews	you get what u pay for..

November 21st, 2009, 11:06 AM	#10
Oakley Regular 2002 Mustang GT dont know yet Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaring Spring PA Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 reviews	i cant remember if they are pace setter or hookers but i have one of those on my truck they turned to rust after a few months __________________ 02 GT, Borla Catback and cold air intake

November 21st, 2009, 11:07 AM	#11
Boostang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT 11.01@128.32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seale, Alabama Posts: 1,747 iTrader: 0 reviews	I Doubt Its Hookers.. They Are Expensive And A Good Quality Piece.. Might Be Pacesetters

November 21st, 2009, 11:20 AM	#12
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,609 iTrader: 2 reviews	you will be much better off getting some ceramic coated headers. they will last much much longer and they look better. its worth it in the long run __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

November 21st, 2009, 12:30 PM	#13
Mustang46 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 11.85 @ 125 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Franklin, Ohio Posts: 972 iTrader: 2 reviews	I had an H-pipe and never could get them to fit. They sheared off the little weld nibs that held the flang back. I had to fight this thing the entire time I had it.

November 21st, 2009, 11:52 PM	#15
oonegtstang Enthusiast 2003 mustang GT never tried Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: jersey Posts: 747 iTrader: 5 reviews	thanks for the insight guys. im gonna get the bbk ceramic coated ones.

November 22nd, 2009, 12:19 PM	#18
oonegtstang Enthusiast 2003 mustang GT never tried Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: jersey Posts: 747 iTrader: 5 reviews	hahah sucks.. and yo should i lift my engine out of the engine bay or drop the K member from under the car to get the headers in

November 22nd, 2009, 12:27 PM	#19
oonegtstang Enthusiast 2003 mustang GT never tried Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: jersey Posts: 747 iTrader: 5 reviews	jakashh whats ur 1/4?

November 22nd, 2009, 12:32 PM	#20
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	What I've heard about pacesetters is that you need to sandblast the factory coating off and re-coat them, then they're great. The factory coatings supposedly don't last, flake off, and then the header rusts out. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

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